The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)
- Date Sat 20th December 2025 - Sun 21st December 2025
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Greenville, South Carolina
- Price $54.00 - $107.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon
Event summary
Join us for an unforgettable night of running at The Longest Night Trail & Ultra Run, taking place from December 20th to 21st, 2025, at the beautiful Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. This enchanting event invites runners of all levels to embrace the magic of the night as they tackle distances of 50 miles, 50k, marathon, half marathon, and 10k, all beginning at 6:00 PM under the watchful glow of the moon.
The race features a thrilling 1.5-mile loop with rolling grassy paths, providing the perfect setting for a unique nighttime adventure. With 25 minutes to complete each loop, you'll have plenty of time to push your limits and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants around a cozy fire. As you navigate the trails, listen for the whispers of wildlife and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the preserve. Don't miss this chance to run through the darkness and celebrate your achievement as dawn breaks. Gather your friends, bring your own hydration vessel, and prepare for a night to remember!
The race features a thrilling 1.5-mile loop with rolling grassy paths, providing the perfect setting for a unique nighttime adventure. With 25 minutes to complete each loop, you'll have plenty of time to push your limits and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants around a cozy fire. As you navigate the trails, listen for the whispers of wildlife and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the preserve. Don't miss this chance to run through the darkness and celebrate your achievement as dawn breaks. Gather your friends, bring your own hydration vessel, and prepare for a night to remember!
Organiser's Description
AHEM... HELLO, DEAR RUNNERS. IT IS IYOUR GUIDING GLOW, YOUR SILENT CHEERLEADER THROUGH THE DARKNESSTHE MOON. SPARKLES ALLOW ME TO PERSONALLY INVITE YOU TO ONE OF MY FAVORITE NIGHTS OF THE YEAR: THE LONGEST NIGHT TRAIL & ULTRA RUN AT LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE. TRUST ME, ILL BE WATCHING EVERY STEP.
AS I RISE OVER THE TREES AND CAST MY SILVER LIGHT ACROSS THE PRAIRIE, YOU'LL EMBARK ON AN OVERNIGHT RUNNING ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHERSTARTING AT SUNSET AND CONTINUING TIL THE FIRST GOLDEN WHISPER OF DAWN. FROM THE COZY CHARM OF AN OLD BARN NESTLED IN THE PRESERVE, YOULL SET OUT ON A 1.5-MILE LOOP THROUGH WIDE GRASSY TRAILS UNDER MY WATCHFUL EYE. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED ULTRARUNNER OR JUST TESTING YOUR NIGHT LEGS, THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE.
EVERY LOOP YOU RUN, YOURE RACING BOTH THE CLOCK AND THE STARS. HOURGLASS NOT DONESPARKLES YOULL HAVE 25 MINUTES TO COMPLETE EACH LOOPPLENTY OF TIME TO PUSH YOUR PACE, THEN COZY UP BY THE FIRE WITH FELLOW MOONLIT WANDERERS WHILE I FLOAT ABOVE. AS YOU RUN, LISTEN FOR THE WHISPER OF WINGS, THE RUSTLE OF DEER, AND MAYBE EVEN THE SOFT CRUNCH OF FOX PAWS. YOURE NOT JUST RACINGYOURE PART OF THE NIGHTTIME WILDERNESS NOW. AND I PROMISE, ITS MAGICAL. AND WHEN YOUR LEGS ARE TIRED AND YOUR HEART FULL, YOULL GATHER BENEATH MY SETTING LIGHT AND THE RISING SUN TO CELEBRATE THE WILD, QUIET JOURNEY YOU JUST COMPLETED.
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: ALL RACES BEGIN AT 6:00PM (JUST AS I RISE!)
WHERE: LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE 220 LAKEWOOD DR. GREENVILLE, SC
PACKET PICKUP: BEGINS AT 4:30PM INSIDE THE BARN
CHOOSE YOUR NIGHTLY JOURNEY
50 MILES 34 LAPS
50K 21 LAPS
MARATHON 18 LAPS
HALF MARATHON 9 LAPS
10K 4 LAPS
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1.5 MILE LOOP ON WIDE GRASSY PATHS
ROLLING HILLS, PERFECT FOR MOONLIT PACING
FREE PARKING AND AMPLE SPACE FOR TENTS OR A COZY SETUP INSIDE THE BARN
FIRESIDE WARMTH, GOOD COMPANY, AND MAYBE A HOWLING CHORUS
AID STATION:
HOT SOUP & BROTH
PICKLES, CHIPS, CANDY, FIG NEWTONS
WATER, COKE, GINGER ALE
CUP-LESS EVENT! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL.
SET UP:
BRING YOUR TENT, YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR FIREWOOD, AND YOUR SENSE OF ADVENTURE. JUST REMEMBER: PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT, SO WE LEAVE THIS PRESERVE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN WE FOUND IT. SO LACE UP, BRAVE SOUL. LETS RUN THROUGH THE DARK TOGETHER. ILL BE THERE, SHINING ABOVEYOUR FINISH LINE BEACON IN THE LONGEST NIGHT.
REGISTER NOW... BEFORE THE SUN RISES.
AS I RISE OVER THE TREES AND CAST MY SILVER LIGHT ACROSS THE PRAIRIE, YOU'LL EMBARK ON AN OVERNIGHT RUNNING ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHERSTARTING AT SUNSET AND CONTINUING TIL THE FIRST GOLDEN WHISPER OF DAWN. FROM THE COZY CHARM OF AN OLD BARN NESTLED IN THE PRESERVE, YOULL SET OUT ON A 1.5-MILE LOOP THROUGH WIDE GRASSY TRAILS UNDER MY WATCHFUL EYE. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED ULTRARUNNER OR JUST TESTING YOUR NIGHT LEGS, THIS IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE.
EVERY LOOP YOU RUN, YOURE RACING BOTH THE CLOCK AND THE STARS. HOURGLASS NOT DONESPARKLES YOULL HAVE 25 MINUTES TO COMPLETE EACH LOOPPLENTY OF TIME TO PUSH YOUR PACE, THEN COZY UP BY THE FIRE WITH FELLOW MOONLIT WANDERERS WHILE I FLOAT ABOVE. AS YOU RUN, LISTEN FOR THE WHISPER OF WINGS, THE RUSTLE OF DEER, AND MAYBE EVEN THE SOFT CRUNCH OF FOX PAWS. YOURE NOT JUST RACINGYOURE PART OF THE NIGHTTIME WILDERNESS NOW. AND I PROMISE, ITS MAGICAL. AND WHEN YOUR LEGS ARE TIRED AND YOUR HEART FULL, YOULL GATHER BENEATH MY SETTING LIGHT AND THE RISING SUN TO CELEBRATE THE WILD, QUIET JOURNEY YOU JUST COMPLETED.
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: ALL RACES BEGIN AT 6:00PM (JUST AS I RISE!)
WHERE: LAKEWOOD NATURE PRESERVE 220 LAKEWOOD DR. GREENVILLE, SC
PACKET PICKUP: BEGINS AT 4:30PM INSIDE THE BARN
CHOOSE YOUR NIGHTLY JOURNEY
50 MILES 34 LAPS
50K 21 LAPS
MARATHON 18 LAPS
HALF MARATHON 9 LAPS
10K 4 LAPS
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1.5 MILE LOOP ON WIDE GRASSY PATHS
ROLLING HILLS, PERFECT FOR MOONLIT PACING
FREE PARKING AND AMPLE SPACE FOR TENTS OR A COZY SETUP INSIDE THE BARN
FIRESIDE WARMTH, GOOD COMPANY, AND MAYBE A HOWLING CHORUS
AID STATION:
HOT SOUP & BROTH
PICKLES, CHIPS, CANDY, FIG NEWTONS
WATER, COKE, GINGER ALE
CUP-LESS EVENT! PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN HYDRATION VESSEL.
SET UP:
BRING YOUR TENT, YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR FIREWOOD, AND YOUR SENSE OF ADVENTURE. JUST REMEMBER: PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT, SO WE LEAVE THIS PRESERVE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN WE FOUND IT. SO LACE UP, BRAVE SOUL. LETS RUN THROUGH THE DARK TOGETHER. ILL BE THERE, SHINING ABOVEYOUR FINISH LINE BEACON IN THE LONGEST NIGHT.
REGISTER NOW... BEFORE THE SUN RISES.
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